https://www.marybyrddesign.com/home daily 0.75 2025-07-10 https://www.marybyrddesign.com/about daily 0.75 2025-07-10 https://www.marybyrddesign.com/gallery daily 1.0 2025-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/ca41798d-4dd2-4f12-901d-3ecb8c08642d/Resized_20220715_171438.jpeg Gallery Circa 1902 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752252910487-Y0LTM8018YAUKGB57OXC/IMG_1239.jpg Gallery The problem: A worn out carpet looks bland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752253579039-9S6X17BUFOY7DUA1DBTW/livingspace%2BLarge.jpg Gallery The problem: The narrow room with both the bay window and the fireplace being focal points, the tv placement was the biggest challenge. The fireplace was leaking, and the hearth tile was cracked and poorly installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752252685229-OR9ANDGQYRWHF36JCA9I/IMG_0159.png Gallery The problem: The garden space was only accessible through a door in the mudroom. water and mud was collecting at the base of the home from a neglected grass area. each side of the fence had different construction and was falling down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752254625835-3IRI9CX8B7EJH5LD1SE8/IMG_7323.jpg Gallery The problem: The laundry room lacked storage and a place to keep the bike during winter months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/82910ffd-2666-4642-bfdf-2c59979ec648/IMG_1720.JPG Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752267120425-SNDS51KTRHJMSDGCNWQY/0B5A4FF0-208D-4E27-A9C2-9587FBC97A30.jpg Gallery The Problem: The sink is jammed right in front of the toilet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752253613386-T75U6JCD9SPB7OZSLWN6/living%2Broom%2BLarge.jpg Gallery The challenge: -Leaking fireplace -glued on mirror -broken fireplace -poorly installed tiled hearth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752252074325-Y2HCBOKT7FO7RE9JOZHV/IMG_0156.png Gallery The challenge: The home original lead paint was chipping and turning into a powder along the wet side of the home. The cream color made the home fade into the background among its brightly painted neighbors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/7de51b5d-4198-400b-a4d8-a18317d77459/1583+Stairs-1.jpg Gallery The fix: The stair runner is a custom woven pure wool rug. The rug adds a pop of color as it is the first thing you see when opening the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/11c967ee-2eb7-4286-952c-8d4918ca57fd/1583+Vintage-03.jpg Gallery The fix: The fireplace was demolished and replaced with a bump out with electrical. A gas insert was installed with an antique marble mantel, soapstone hearth and surround. The room doubles as a dining space with a generous table to seat everyone for parties. The original douglas fir floors were refinished and the radiators painted black. Reproduction antique lighting set the mood, making it a cozy place to dine and read. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/c10f6c98-441e-47a4-8671-35d3a81cef5a/70977202021__96135EDF-4F16-40A1-BB1D-D2FE8A41BB1A.jpeg Gallery The fix: Locally milled cedar fence and pergola was designed in coordination with the historic society. The pergola is covered with a high wind rated polycarbonate system. French doors were installed for direct access. The decking is a resin/bamboo composite that looks and ages like real wood, and holds up well in wet conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/6964e76e-8eb5-4d6a-9b54-3c71ffa505b2/Vintage-14.jpg Gallery The fix: The butcher block counter adds ample space for folding clothes. Under the counter the bikes are stored. Ship lap lines the room that is drenched in farrow and ball shade of pink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/7b775f74-6e4a-4b28-9b11-e9bac125bf8a/1583+Vintage-16.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/7a9de189-b61d-426e-ba6b-6b68fff86e7e/Vintage-16.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/c2e58b50-ca8e-47cb-b3fd-cb741f85932e/1583+Vintage-06.jpg Gallery Fix: - Built in bump out -historic soapstone hearth and surround -antique marble stone mantle -new gas insert -refinished douglas fir floor -deep wood baseboards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/ecbeb85e-046b-4fed-9e71-91610c99dbc5/1583+Vintage-02.jpg Gallery The fix: We started with the tomato red door and chose the home body paint color to be a deep sea green, reflecting colors of the mighty Columbia River. The trim is a classic white, giving a bold nautical aesthetic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752252692549-S69KTKFXGG8PI0FXALWD/backyard%2BLarge.jpg Gallery The problem: The low fence lacked privacy and allowed local deer to hop in and out of the space, making it hazardous for small children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752255955062-KWJ1TVBQ38TJUZ5FHZXY/mudroom%2BLarge.jpg Gallery The problem: Unsightly furnace and water heater with off center washer dryer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/4040b903-4d64-480c-ada4-66d97d574ce2/IMG_3563.jpeg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752267131763-TJC4KXM82AXBRCIS9WYF/IMG_0661.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/c257a801-91c0-49b2-a0de-a8574f86499b/IMG_2825.jpeg Gallery Construction of the bump out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/20a036cf-1244-4a0a-a704-d183675fc156/Vintage-01.jpg Gallery The problem: builder grade door. The fix: Paint it red and install an antique porthole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752255643028-P9BNOKC0VZCCIJWJS6HH/cca3cd8795802d121d00d5c6e420fc01-uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152%2BLarge.jpg Gallery The fix: Locally milled cedar was used to build a horizontal fence in the craftsman style. A large pergola was built for ore privacy using beefy 6x6 red cedar beams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/e4d3c231-47d8-4b2d-a897-377e335751e1/ed64fbe7a79e9e98886d821ec56e83e6-cc_ft_1536+Large.jpeg Gallery The fix: A wash tower allows for a farmhouse laundry sink. Extra storage provides space to store winter garb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/f400ef74-2703-46c7-a081-c93ffbd71f9e/1583+Vintage-18.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/02f216f2-54e9-4b02-a23e-2ab24506eecb/Vintage-15.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/89978380-f874-429a-a449-f6ba934ee45e/IMG_2148.jpeg Gallery demolition of the water damaged fireplace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/828535d3-f488-4f73-9bef-5af0df5bc736/52e2df1c913a282512948d129ee0ca85-uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152+Large.jpeg Gallery A beautiful cedar gate welcomes guests. A copper gutter blends with the cedar and directs water to a French drain system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/8092b0d8-f06c-4fcb-8440-eb5a380a7c9a/IMG_4435.jpeg Gallery Hand painting the home was a huge undertaking. The homes are close together, proving certain areas difficult to reach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1752266232207-3LQT88LBM7E17KWGWYVS/breakfast%2Broom%2BLarge.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/30e9dd9d-bc4f-4a0d-aed9-2672cfac8d2e/backyard+over+head+Large.jpeg Gallery Birdseye view of the cozy garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/0614f9ea-d981-4900-b607-364547de7fae/IMG_4449.jpeg Gallery We replaced some rotten cedar shakes, primed and painted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/1b130359-4500-43d3-bac9-5bf35bd66e58/2F89EEB2-FB2E-41B9-8C4F-806A79F431E8.JPG Gallery https://www.marybyrddesign.com/book-a-consultation daily 0.75 2025-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/686f4a58872b654f8f7f20ed/8cf121dd-0afc-466f-8624-74e28b0a6170/Vintage-02.jpg